semimonthly

semimonthly
/sem'ee munth"lee, sem'uy-/, adj., n., pl. semimonthlies, adv.
adj.
1. made, occurring, done, or published twice a month.
n.
2. something occurring every half month or twice a month.
3. a semimonthly publication.
adv.
4. twice a month: We went semimonthly to see her.
[1855-60; SEMI- + MONTHLY]
Usage. See bi-1.

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